Djalgala Yarra
an arboreal meditation 2019
Alex Sanson in collaboration with Leanne Tobin
Djalgala Yarra translates to tree, embrace in the Darug language. The work is inspired by the shape, colour and history of the Sydney Red Gum, an iconic and magestic tree of the Sydney Area.
The work was created by the artists to contribute to a space of calm, contemplative wonder and further inspired by meditative breathing, to draw the viewer in with its hypnotic motion that is at once tranquil yet energetic.
This work was commissioned by Health and Arts Research Centre Inc (HARC) for the Blacktown Hospital Stage 2 Expansion 2019
More images and video of the works of Alex Sanson on his web site Metaform
Video of Djalgala-Yarra by Alex Sanson video hosted by Metafom Website
Many Colours of Blacktown Sky by Day
2019
Malcolm Cooke
These mosaics are a metaphor for the rich diversity of the patients, staff and visitors of Blacktown Hospital.
The images represent the Australian day light and flow from sunrise to the night sky. It gives continuity to the night sky represented by mosaics in the internal Hospital Street.
The seats’ images were developed in collaboration with local Nepalese and Bhutanese communities and students of Chifley College Shalvey Campus
This work was commissioned by HARC for the Blacktown Hospital Stage 2 Expansion 2019
Details from the mosaics
Between Sky and Earth
Leanne Tobin
‘Between Sky and Earth’ welcomes all to Dharug land with the Dharug word Warami. The surrounding words are greetings from the many different nations within NSW.
The artwork welcomes visitors onto country and pays homage to Mother Earth and all she gives us. Mother Earth is personified as a woman; the giver of life and provider of all resources.
It is hoped that ‘Between Sky and Earth’ provides a safe, comforting and aesthetically healing space on the hospital grounds and extends a warm Dharug welcome to those who come here.
This work was commissioned by HARC for the Blacktown Hospital Stage 2 Expansion 2019
LAVA Living Bench
Chris Boss
Marine ply, stainless steel fittings 4530 mm x 1240mm
A hospital deals with human nature and combines natural principles of healing with latest technologies. The LAVA Living Bench’s design is based on forms found in nature transformed through technology. The sliced shapes reference ribs, similar to an MRI scan, and are re-assembled into the organic original form providing a place for encounter and reflection.
This work was commissioned by HARC for the Blacktown Hospital Stage 2 Expansion.
Mandala Series
Lotus Floral Radiant Swirl Earth Water
Digital prints on acrylic 2019
Martha Jabor
The Mandala series includes 26 artworks specially created for the Newborn Care rooms by artist Martha Jabour. The works were developed through a collaborative design process incorporating digital, photographic and traditional forms of image making involving the Newborn staff and artists Alice Hinton Bate-up, Aanchal Matta and Jim Paton.
The mandalas are inspired by the diversity of people and culture of Blacktown and are thematically grouped as Lotus, Floral, Radiant, Swirl, Earth, Water. The circular designs symbolize the idea that life is never ending, and everything is connected.
The ideas and imagery were gathered from a range of interviews and workshops undertaken with the artists, staff and community user groups connected to the Newborn Care services. Significant for all cultures is the cyclic, rhythmic and iconic imagery of seeds, flowers petals and leaves embedded in a matrix of space, earth, stone, water and air.
The portals act as focus for mindfulness and calm.
This work was commissioned by HARC for the Blacktown Hospital Stage 2 Expansion.
The Art of Waiting
Patience is a virtue and time is a gift
Angela Nashaat
Paper mosaics works commissioned by HARC for the waiting areas of the Blacktown Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 2019
